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Local fisherman fined after obstructing Officers

The skipper of a local fishing vessel has been fined £6,000 after admitting obstructing fisheries officers.
Melvin Reid, of Queen’s Valley Ramsey, pleaded guilty to two counts of obstructing fisheries officers on 24 August 2020 at Douglas courthouse on…

Views sought on Vocational Training Assistance Scheme

A reminder that the Department of Education, Sport and Culture is seeking views on the Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS).
The VTAS provides financial assistance to develop the skills of the Island’s workforce, by supporting those undertaking…

Planning Applications – Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 17 June 2021

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for taking the time to watch and listen.
I am joined today by the Minister for Health and Social Care and our Director of Public Health.
It has been a month since our last COVID-19 briefing, which reflects the stab…

Digital approach to demonstrating vaccination status

The final stages of planning are underway to provide Isle of Man residents with access to their COVID vaccination certification for travel, via the UK NHS App.
The UK NHS app will be the only electronic vaccination status certificate supported by Isle …

Application for Restoration – 1931 Act Companies

The Companies Acts 1931 to 2004
Applications for Restoration
List of companies for which a notice has been issued under section 273b(1) of the Companies Act 1931
The Department for Enterprise hereby gives Notice that the attached companies have applied…

Consultation launched on Student Awards Policy

The Department of Education, Sport and Culture have launched a consultation that will influence the content of future Student Award Regulations.
Student Awards provide support for those undertaking further and higher education courses. Currently suppor…

Douglas Promenade Refurbishment Scheme Broadway and Church Road Marina junctions

The Department of Infrastructure would like to reassure motorists that the two roundels being installed at Broadway and Church Road Marina, as part of the Douglas Promenade Refurbishment Scheme, are to be driven in the same way as any other roundabout….

COVID-19 Screening to be piloted with secondary school pupils

A voluntary pilot testing scheme for COVID-19 is due to begin in secondary schools throughout this summer term.
The scheme will involve home testing lateral flow tests being offered to young people and staff who are not experiencing any symptoms, as pa…

Changes proposed to easing of Island’s border restrictions

Proposals for a revised approach to easing the Island’s border restrictions will go before Tynwald this week.
The Government’s COVID-19 Exit Framework set out the aim of removing travel restrictions for journeys between the Isle of Man and the rest of …